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ALMEIDA, Raymond A. Of Washington, D.C., January 30, 2010. Life-long champion of Cape Verdean independence and African development, Founding Director of Tchuba, Advisor to Smithsonian Museum, Professional Congressional Staffer. Raymond A., 66, husband of Arlinda Halliburton-Almeida, father of Adrienne Ambra Almeida and Mason Ramos Almeida; son of Emily Ambra Ramos Almeida. Visiting hours Friday, February 5th from 6-8 PM in St. James Church, 233 County Street, New Bedford, MA. Funeral Mass Saturday, February 6th at 11 AM in St. James Church. For full obituary and on-line guest book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Feb. 4, 2010.

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Barbara Semedo

February 6, 2010

My deepest sympathies to you, Arlinda, and Raymond's family. Indeed, Raymond leaves quite a legacy. For those are us who traveled with him to Cape Verde in the early 80's, there are lots of great memories. While we were there, walking the beach on Sal, Raymond reminded me that we could hold the sand from this spot in our hand -- knowing this is where are ancestors came from --- the beautiful islands of Cape Verde. He made a life long commitment to advancing our heritage and encouraging all of us to embrace it wholeheartedly...and that is what will make for fond memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you Arlinda.

February 6, 2010

I am Sorry for your loss and the sorrow that follows. Please know that Our Heavenly Father loves you and will sustain you during these most difficult times. Just call on His name.

Kathleen Blake

February 6, 2010

To the Almeida family and ray's beloved Arlinda.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ray and I recently re-connected by e-mail after many years. We have been friends from childhood because of the friendship of our fathers who served in the army together during World War II. We also worked together in the Job Corps at Fort Rodman and were friends then and later in Boston in the sixities. We shared many times filled with spirited discussions, wonderful Portuguese music and Ray's great cooking of Cape Verdean dishes esp. Cachupa.
My thoughts are with you at this time, Ray was a wonderful person and my memories of him are cherished.

Deloris Eason

February 4, 2010

To the Almeida Family and my firend Arlinda. My prayers go out to you and family in your time of sorrow. Stay strong, give me a call if neeeded. Your friend - dee/Brockton, MAss

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